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live each day ... it may be your last.Plot:
Several innocent bystanders are injured or killed when two robbers, fleeing from the police, run into the neighborhood cafe. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
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it drew me in... moreCast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Catherine O'Hara | ... | Sheena |
 | Joe Pantoliano | ... | Jake Maclean |
 | Sarah Polley | ... | Connie |
 | Stephen Rea | ... | Brian |
 | Bernard Behrens | ... | Monsieur Farrin |
| Martha Burns | ... | Gwen Maclean |
| Fab Filippo | ... | Michael (as Fabrizio Filippo) |
 | Emily Hampshire | ... | Margaret |
 | David Hewlett | ... | Nick |
 | Leslie Hope | ... | Alice |
 | Joel S. Keller | ... | Kevin (as Joel Keller) |
| Dan Lett | ... | Sam |
 | Carl Marotte | ... | Stan |
 | Alison Pill | ... | Jessica |
 | Callum Keith Rennie | ... | Martin Maclean |
| Albert Schultz | ... | Sheena's Date |
 | Jacob Tierney | ... | Justin |
 | Alberta Watson | ... | Nita |
| Nina Shock | ... | Phoebe |
| Kirsten Kieferle | ... | Sylvia |
| Semi Chellas | ... | Miriam |
| Amanda Ciccoritti | ... | Katie |
| Alix Bemrose | ... | Ballet Dancer |
| Alex Appel | ... | Rain |
| Joshua Tucci | ... | Jake's Son |
 | Katie Boland | ... | Jake's Daughter |
| Gerry Quigley | ... | Pest Dispatcher |
| Karyn Dwyer | ... | Teenage Girl |
| Justin Peroff | ... | Teenage Boy |
| Mary Long | ... | Mrs. Fagnano |
| Louis Di Bianco | ... | Mr. Fagnano |
| Anna Starnino | ... | Aunt Dana |
| Carmela Albero | ... | Nonna |
| Frank Crudele | ... | Uncle Aldo |
| Ingrid Veninger | ... | Stage Manager |
| Michael Polley | ... | Theatre Director |
| Noel Baker | ... | Writer |
 | Jennifer Parsons | ... | Bank Teller 1 |
| Marcia Johnson | ... | Bank Teller 2 |
| Mark Dailey | ... | TV Reporter |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Paper Boy |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Jennifer Dale | ... | (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Jerry Ciccoritti | |||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Semi Chellas | writer | |
Produced by | |||
| Semi Chellas | .... | associate producer | |
| Ted East | .... | executive producer | |
| Ilana Frank | .... | producer | |
| Jennifer Jonas | .... | co-producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Ron Sures | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Norayr Kasper | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Nick Rotundo | |||
| George Roulston | |||
Casting by | |||
| John Buchan | |||
| Heidi Levitt | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Jasna Stefanovic | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Michele Brady | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Morganne Newson | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Amber Chase | .... | assistant makeup artist | |
| Sarah Fairbairn | .... | key makeup artist | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Annie Bradley | .... | first assistant director | |
Art Department | |||
| Brad Greaves | .... | assistant art director | |
Sound Department | |||
| Pat Cassin | .... | boom operator | |
| Keith Elliott | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Susan Fairbairn | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Paula Fairfield | .... | supervising sound effects editor | |
| Nelson Ferreira | .... | sound supervisor | |
| Carla Murray | .... | sound effects designer | |
| Carla Murray | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Scott Purdy | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Virginia Storey | .... | foley artist | |
| Don White | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
Stunts | |||
| Shelley Cook | .... | stunts (as Shelly Cook) | |
| Jamie Jones | .... | stunts | |
| John Stoneham Jr. | .... | stunt coordinator | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Walter Pacifico | .... | gaffer | |
| Michael Spicer | .... | gaffer | |
Casting Department | |||
| Jane Rogers | .... | extras casting | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Gillian Steinhardt | .... | assistant costume designer | |
Other crew | |||
| Paul Hiscock | .... | assistant to cast | |
| Andrew Rosen | .... | production assistant: Alliance Atlantis | |
| Lisa Shamata | .... | unit publicist | |
| Johanna Weinstein | .... | title designer | |
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Rated R for violence and language.Parents Guide:
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92 minCountry:
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I've just read a few of the comments on this film, and I can't believe how much people hated it. I adored it. I admit that I was bored at first, but then I suddenly found myself deep in it, and enthralled by the characters. I think that's why people didn't like it. If you're looking for a chronological narrative with closure, this isn't for you. But if you're looking for an in-depth and personal look into people's lives, and how lonely, confused, and scared they can be, this is it.
Sarah Polley is incredible as always. She's been one of my favorites for years. And Catherine O'Hara made me remember how much I adore her. She's absolutely wonderful. I could go on... Stephen Rea, Joe Pantoliano, everyone here has a chance to shine, and they do. They show you how people can hurt.